Muzaffarnagar (UP), Apr 28 (PTI) Five people ferrying a large quantity of rice in two vehicles for black marketing have been arrested in the neighbouring Shamli district, an official said on Tuesday.

The vehicles were intercepted near Khandarawli village in Khandhla area and the five suspects, including a ration shop dealer, were arrested, said SHO Karamvir Singh.

All the suspects have been booked and the vehicles seized, the station house officer added.

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